The FreightVana Story with Shannon Breen
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona.
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Molex Prizes Agility
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2022
There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. You would call up the freight forwarders, and they would send an Excel spreadsheet” that contained all the shipments for Molex in the coming days or weeks.
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Added Evidence of Emerging Regionalization of Global Supply Networks
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 30, 2023
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. percent in 2017 and have since fallen to 16.5 imports peaked at 21.6 percent in 2022.
What happened to all the Texas freight?
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 31, 2018
In the first half of the year, the spot market in Texas was boiling over, with not nearly enough trucks to cover the growing demand for freight. Regional van markets like Dallas and Memphis —which send freight to Houston—seem to be impacted by the slowdown in oil drilling as well. What happened? Other areas in the U.S.
The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money
SCMDOJO
APRIL 15, 2024
Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. Perishable goods like fresh food may utilize air freight for faster delivery to distant locations. 2021: 1,608,000 Amazon Employees New hires: However, in 2022, they employed over 1.5
Port of Los Angeles: Disintermediation and Other Risks
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JULY 21, 2014
Its proximity to the Port of Long Beach creates a maritime cluster that supports flexible supply chains with ready access to 14 major freight hubs across the US. The port has been taking some action to improve its position in this way which can be seen in its 2012-2017 strategic plan. It saw an 8.2%
McDonald’s Supply Chain Challenge: Switching from Frozen to Fresh Burgers!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
The chain has lost 500 milion restaurant visits since 2012, according to CIPS, as customers have flocked to more fast-casual alternatives. The flexibility required for an on-the-fly revamp of sourcing and distribution to over 14,000 stores shouldn’t be underestimated.
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